Mayor Castro will be on hand as the new pet center located at 210 Tuleta in Brackenridge Park opens for their first day of business. Special adoptions, free spay/neuter voucher giveaways, and low-cost vaccinations for both dogs and cats will be available. A variety of treats will be available for people and their pets. Admission is free and leashed pets are welcome at the event, which supports the opening of the new Brackenridge multi-use pet center.

ACS, San Antonio Pets Alive! and Animal Defense League (ADL) will offer special adoptions. SAPA keeps the party (and the adoption specials!) going Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. with more grand opening fun.

SAHS Paws on the Patio, October 28
San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) will host their 10th annual Paws on the Patio event at Canyon Cafe at Alamo Quarry Market on October 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. This year’s Howl-o-Ween celebration will feature doggie meals and people-pleasing meals, a competitive canine costume contest with prizes, and a night full of friends and fun. Entry fee for the canine costume contest will be $5 per photo. Pets will have their photos taken on custom Howl-O-Ween themed sets and winners will be named every hour. Doggie dinners are $12 and will feature three courses. Both doggie and people menus are available on SAHS’s website at SAhumane.org. All proceeds benefit SAHS.

About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.